How a California man dealt with freedom after he was framed for murder and locked in prison for 20 yearsANGLETON ISD New schools need tech Before students start attending the new Heartland Elementary and Heritage Junior High next fall, the schools need to outfit them with educational technology, furniture and other items. Angleton ISD trustees will consider approving the purchase of classroom TVs from Prime Systems for both schools as well as presentation carts for the campuses. Trustees also will look at replacing HVAC equipment at Angleton Junior Junior High and the Wildcat Stadium concessions building and the roofs at Rancho Isabella Elementary and Angleton Operations Center. Final approval of new attendance zones are on the agenda. Discussion of the zones has been taking place in advance of the new schools coming online, which will shift which neighborhoods attend which campus. It also will allow the district to equalize the student populations at each campus. The Angleton IISDBoard of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building, 1900 N. Downing St. BRAZOSPORT ISD Trustees to consider approving new Chromebooks, concert uniforms Four items needing board approval will come before Brazosport ISD trustees during their next meeting because they cost more than $50,000. Among them are requisitions for 200 new Dell Chromebooks to replace unrepairable devices and $99,000 for new concert uniforms for the high school and intermediate school bands, orchestras and choirs. A proposal to spend $127,000 on SafeDriver 360 technology also is pending. it includes 35 tablets, GPS hardware and implementation service for the school bus routing system. The board also will receive reports on the work of the committee examining a possible 2025 bond request, the district improvement plan and 2019 bond project construction progress. Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the district administration building, 301 W. Brazoswood Drive in Clute. COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD Tax deal amendment on agenda During the last meeting of 2024, the Columbia-Brazoria ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving changes with its value limitation agreement with TX Gulf Solar. The agreement, approved by the district in 2020, limited the taxable property value for maintenance and operations purposes but provided an additional $58 million in value to the tax base for debt service. In other business, trustees are expected to purchase a replacement school bus, approve the Child Nutrition Excess Net Cash Resources Plan and make changes to the remaining 2024-25 district instructional calendar. Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the C-BISD administration building, 520 S. 16th St. DANBURY ISD Trustees to discuss agreement with Little League Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will discuss the lease agreement between the district and the Tri-Bayou Little League Baseball Association during its meeting Monday night. The league is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers. The board will also discuss tax collections from the law firm Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP. The Danbury Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the Danbury Elementary Library, 2530 Hoskins Mount Road. FREEPORT Freeport council to discuss fuel contract Freeport City Council will discuss the city’s annual fuel and alternative fuel contract with MidTexas Oil. From January to November, the city paid more than $152,000 for more than 51,000 gallons in gasoline, and more than $43,000 for more than 13,000 gallons of diesel, according to the agenda packet. For the contract, one party sets a price per gallon, and the amount has to be agreed by both parties, in this case, the business and council. Another item council will discuss is a windstorm and hail policy for city buildings that needs to be renewed. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association proposed a renewal offer of more than $70,000, according to the agenda packet. Council also will discuss moving the Jan. 20 meeting to Dec. 21 because of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Freeport City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Freeport Police Department and Court Building, 430 N. Brazosport Blvd. LAKE JACKSON Council to discuss possible bond projects Lake Jackson City Council will meet in workshop session to discuss future bond projects for thoroughfare sidewalks, road repair, facilities and drainage. Because it is a workshop, members and the public can discuss matters without normal agenda restrictions and no official action can be taken by council. The session will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in council chambers at City Hall, 25 Oak Drive. SWEENY Sweeny council to discuss proposed convenience store and gas station Sweeny City Council will discuss a new convenience store and gas station at 605 N. Main St. The facility will replace the old one, but the West Brazoria County Drainage District has proposed revisions to the location. Revisions are regarding the maintenance of interior and exterior structures, according to the agenda packet. Another item council will discuss is an application with the Texas Department of Transportation for the 2025 Call for Projects. The project is a 20 percent cost match for the construction and design of city sidewalks. The city has a share of about $417,000 from a $2 million request. Previously, council dismissed the item because of financial restraints. In other business, the council will discuss an Eagle Scout Project proposed for Backyard Park and MLK Park. Thomas Paniagus met with the Parks and Recreation Board to possibly build benches and a sandbox. Sweeny City Council will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 102 Ashley-Wilson Road.San Jose State's volleyball season that ignited debate over gender in sports ends in MW title match
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Baylor shoots past Southern Miss in opening game of Battle 4 AtlantisNEW YORK , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global workforce management software market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.08 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.66% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Cloud-based workforce management software allows businesses to manage their employees remotely with accessibility from anywhere via the internet. This solution offers features such as time tracking, scheduling, and communication. The cloud- segment is projected to expand rapidly due to its ability to provide global, up-to-date information from a unified platform. Enterprises benefit from reliability, visibility, and flexibility to accommodate diverse HR needs worldwide. Cloud-based workforce management software can be deployed faster and updated seamlessly, providing users with the latest functionalities without additional client effort. These advantages make cloud-based WFM software increasingly popular for managing dynamic and remote workforces, fueling the market's growth during the forecast period. Analyst Review The Workforce Management Software market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to businesses seeking to optimize their workforce and streamline operations. This software solutions segment encompasses a range of applications, including remote work tools, employee management systems, labor management software, and staff scheduling solutions. These platforms enable businesses to effectively manage their workforce, predict workforce needs, and optimize scheduling for various industries such as healthcare and field services. Key features of workforce management software include task management, workforce prediction, time tracking, and labor analytics. Additionally, mobile applications, AI, predictive analytics, and business intelligence solutions are increasingly being integrated to enhance productivity, customer service, and compliance with labor laws. Hybrid workforces, including in-store employees and IT resources, also benefit from these solutions, allowing for efficient management of both remote and on-premises teams. Market Overview The Workforce Management Software market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing trend of remote work and the need for efficient Employee Management, Labor Management, and HR Management in various industries. The market caters to Business Operations in sectors like Healthcare, Construction, Packaging, Aerospace, and Manufacturing, among others. This software enables Workforce Prediction, Scheduling, Task Management, Rewards, and Time and Attendance tracking. It also offers Workforce Optimization through AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Big Data analysis. The market includes solutions for Contact Centers, Back Offices, Energy and Utilities, and IT Resources. Compliance with labor laws and resource allocation are crucial aspects of this software. The market is witnessing a shift towards digital solutions, including mobile applications, and the adoption of cloud segment for its scalability and accessibility. Remote workforces, including in-store employees, field service providers, and remote agents, are also being effectively managed through these solutions. Employee training and fatigue management are additional features that enhance productivity and ensure workforce readiness. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workforce-management-software-market-size-to-increase-by-usd-3-08-billion-between-2023-to-2028--market-segmentation-by-end-user-deployment-geography--technavio-302331349.html SOURCE TechnavioThe Hackers League Manila BootCamp, held from Nov. 15-17 at the Meridian Innovation Center in Pasay, showcased the incredible potential of decentralized technologies. Over the course of three days, 35 teams participated in developing innovative decentralized applications (dApps) that integrate seamlessly with digital wallets, using the power of the TON API. Co-organized by OpenVerse and supported by key partners including AEON, TONKEEPER, Gate Ventures, DeDust, K300 Ventures, and Xircus, the event highlighted its mission to empower local talent and foster a thriving startup ecosystem. “This bootcamp empowers developers and founders by creating a community driven by a shared vision,” Bea Llana, OpenVerse core contributor, emphasized. As part of the global Hackers League Bootcamp, this event united early-stage founders, developers, and tech enthusiasts in an ecosystem-wide hackathon designed to inspire innovation and foster collaboration. With a generous $3-million prize pool, the competition underscored its commitment to advancing the TON ecosystem while spotlighting the brilliance of local and international talent. Three winning projects demonstrated cutting-edge applications of blockchain technology. Winning first place, HeyWave by Jeremiah Valero, Jr. and Erl Joshua Arcenal is a platform that connects creators with their fans in a more meaningful way. Through unique fan experiences like exclusive meetups, personalized shoutouts, and collaborative livestreams, HeyWave empowers creators to monetize their time while providing fans with opportunities for deeper engagement. At second place, Aerena allows users to draft their dream teams from a roster of e-sports superstars in Mobile Legends. With the ability to collect unique player cards and unlock rare items, players rise up the leaderboards as they build their personalized e-sports teams. David Gamboa and Seaver Choy are behind this project. Placing third, Pentaton is a live busking platform on Telegram designed to help independent musicians connect with their audiences. 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Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss was coming off surgery to repair a torn labrum. Wide receiver Troy Franklin weighed in at the scouting combine eight pounds lighter due to having suffered the flu and there were allegations made about his commitment to football. Running back Audric Estime ran the slowest time at the combine. Wide receiver Devaughn Vele was in line to turn 27 as a rookie. Those were some of the reasons players selected in the draft last April went lower than they had expected. But the Broncos saw beyond some of these possible issues. “With each player when we drafted them, we probably had a grade two rounds earlier,’’ said Broncos coach Sean Payton, excluding quarterback Bo Nix being taken No. 12 in the first round out of Oregon. “That doesn’t happen often. I think most importantly was the vision for each guy.” The Broncos (6-5) have an impressive class of rookies, starting with Nix, who is getting better each week and was AFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns in last Sunday’s 38-6 win over Atlanta. Elliss, taken with the No. 76 pick in the third round of Utah, has been a key performer off the bench and has three sacks entering Sunday’s game at Las Vegas. Franklin, who went No. 102 in the fourth round out of Oregon, has 17 catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Estime, selected No. 147 in the fifth round from Notre Dame, has 164 yards rushing in seven games and is pushing Javonte Williams to be Denver’s top back. And Vele, who went No. 235 in the seventh round out of Utah, has 26 catches for 281 yards and a touchdown. Overall, the Broncos had seven picks in the draft. Among the other two, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (fifth round, No. 145) has been inactive for all 11 games this season, and offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (seventh round, No. 256) is on the practice squad. It might be a stretch to say the Broncos had projected Elliss as a first-round pick, which would have been two rounds ahead of where he went. Still, Elliss, who had 12 sacks in 10 games for the Utah Utes prior to his shoulder surgery last November, likely would have gone in the second round had there not been medical questions. “For sure,’’ Elliss said about whether going later than he had expected has given him additional motivation. “You see that all the time where guys are projected to go somewhere and they go a little later and they got that extra chip on their shoulder. I would say you get that for sure.” Franklin has a chip on his shoulder. As Nix’s teammate with the Ducks last season, he caught 81 passes for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns. So why did he fall so far after he thought he could go in the second round and figured there was no way he would last past the third? “I think, one because, I weighed in really light at the combine,’’ said the 6-foot-3 Franklin, who weighed 176 pounds after playing at 184 last season with the Ducks. “I got sick a week or two prior and I just wasn’t eating.” Franklin, now back up to 184 pounds, said he also dropped in the draft “because of some of the things that people were saying about me.” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said last May there were some scouts who said “the guy doesn’t love football,’’ something Lanning dismissed. “Yeah, some weird stuff,’’ Franklin said. “That’s one of the things I heard, too. I’ve been playing since I was like five. I put in all the work in everything it takes to get here. I definitely love the sport.” For Estime, there also was a number at the combine that hurt his stock. It was his 40-yard dash time of 4.71 seconds, the lowest for any running back in Indianapolis. “I didn’t run the 40 in what I was supposed to,’’ said the 5-11, 227-pound Estime, who rushed for 1,341 yards and 18 touchdowns last year with the Fighting Irish. “But at the end of the day, I’m not a track runner, I’m a football player and I play football at a high level.” While getting drafted lower than projected affects a player with his contract in his first four seasons, Estime is pleased he ended up with the Broncos. “I definitely feel like I went later than I thought, but I don’t really even think about that anymore,’’ Estime said. “I’m really focused on what’s in front of us and we have a really good draft class. Coach Payton said it when we first got there that we got something special and it’s showing. “Coach Payton said he had a third-round draft grade on me and a lot of other teams thought (that). This is the best fit for me. ... But I definitely use (getting drafted lower than expected) for a little extra motivation.” Vele, who caught 98 passes in his final two seasons with the Utes, also called the Broncos an ideal fit for him. Vele, who had gone on a Mormon mission to Samoa for two years before enrolling in college and then spent five years at Utah, likely fell in the draft since he was 26 at the time and will turn 27 on Dec. 12. “It doesn’t matter,’’ he said. “All that matters is this is a production-based business and you’ve got to make sure you produce.” Asked if he has a chip on his shoulder due to being selected so late, Vele said, “I feel you should always have a chip on your shoulder regardless of where you’re drafted.” Put it all together and early reviews have been glowing for Denver’s draft class. “Heck, yeah,’’ Franklin said. “I think the Broncos got good value in this draft. We’re going to go out there and do what we do. We don’t really care about where we got picked at now. It’s over, and we’re still playing.” What I’m hearing -- When Broncos safety JL Skinner was growing up in San Diego, he became a “big fan” of basketball star Kawhi Leonard when he played for San Diego State from 2009-11. After Leonard entered the NBA, Skinner’s favorite team has been the one that has the forward. “I just follow Kawhi wherever he goes,’’ said Skinner, who has followed him from San Antonio to Toronto and to the Los Angeles Clippers since 2019. Skinner has never met Leonard but would welcome doing so. “I like how he plays at his own pace,’’ he said. “You can’t speed him up and you can’t slow him down, he’s just going to get to his spot. And I like his defense.” -- Defensive back Steve Foley is relishing having been inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame at their Oct. 6 game against the Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. “I never thought an orange blazer could look so good as when I saw the other Ring of Famers present that weekend,’’ said Foley, who played for the Broncos from 1976-86 and is their all-time interception leader with 44. “Dennis Smith walked up. Steve Atwater. Randy Gradisher. I was looking around, saying, ‘Man, those orange blazers look good.’’’ What I’m thinking -- Payton brought up a good point when talking about why the Broncos had no problem with the NFL flexing a Week 16 game on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Los Angeles Chargers to Thursday Night Football on Dec. 19. They could have nixed the flex since it gives Denver two games this season on the road on a Thursday after playing on Sunday. But Payton noted that flexed out was the Cleveland at Cincinnati game and the Broncos now will have three more days of rest than the Bengals for a Week 17 game at Cincinnati, rather than the other way around. That game could be pivotal for the Broncos in their quest to make the playoffs. It will be played either on Saturday, Dec. 27 or Sunday, Dec. 28, with the Saturday date more likely. -- Kudos to Payton and his wife Skylene, who have donated $150,000 for a new playground at the Children’s Hospital Colorado at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. According to the hospital, the playground will provide an area of rehabilitation and respect for patients and their families while care is being provided. Payton and his wife had toured the hospital in June to learn more about giving back. What I’m seeing --Over the last three games, Broncos receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has had a kickoff return of 38 yards at Baltimore, a punt return of 28 yards at Kansas City and a punt return of 37 yards against Atlanta. One gets the feeling he is about to break an even longer runback. “For sure,’’ he said. “I think just from me being a Pro Bowler last year (as a returner) and being up there at the top of the league, we had a lot of targets on our backs as a unit. So now we’re really stepping up to the challenge and bringing it to the teams that want to bring it to us.” --Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is seeking to become just the second Broncos player to lead the NFL in sacks, following Elvis Dumervil, who had 17 in 2009. Bonitto is tied for third in the NFL with nine with Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants, trailing Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson, who has 11 1⁄2, and Cleveland’s Myles Garrett, who has 10. Bonitto will share a field in December with the two current sack leaders since Denver will play host to the Browns on Monday Night Football on Dec. 2 and later play at Cincinnati.
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